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Training Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure – 5 days

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Class overview :

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and troubleshoot Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Sp1 Network Infrastructures.

Class goals :

On completion of this training course, delegates should be able to:

  • Plan and configure an IPv4 network infrastructure
  • Implement DHCP within their organization
  • Configure and troubleshoot DNS
  • Configure, transition to, and troubleshoot IPv6
  • Configure and troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server Role service
  • Implement Network Access Protection
  • Implement security features within Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Implement security features within Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that help to secure network communications
  • Configure and troubleshot file and print services
  • Enable and configure services to optimize branch office data access
  • Control and monitor network storage
  • Recover data on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 servers
  • Monitor Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server R2 network infrastructure services

Content of Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

Planning and Configuring IPv4

  • Implementing an IPv4 Network Infrastructure
  • Overview of Name Resolution Services in an IPv4 Network Infrastructure
  • Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4

Configuring and Troubleshooting DHCP

  • Overview of the DHCP Server Role
  • Configuring DHCP Scopes
  • Configuring DHCP Options
  • Managing a DHCP Database
  • Monitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP
  • Configuring DHCP Security

Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS

  • Installing the DNS Server Role
  • Configuring the DNS Server Role
  • Configuring DNS Zones
  • Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
  • Managing and Troubleshooting DNS

Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv6 TCP/IP

  • Overview of IPv6
  • IPv6 Addressing
  • Coexistence with IPv6
  • IPv6 Transition Technologies
  • Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6

Configuring and Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access

  • Configuring Network Access
  • Configuring VPN Access
  • Overview of Network Policies
  • Overview of the Connection Manager Administration Kit
  • Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access
  • Configuring DirectAccess

Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role Service

  • Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
  • Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers
  • NPS Authentication Methods

Implementing Network Access Protection

  • Overview of Network Access Protection
  • How NAP Works
  • Configuring NAP
  • Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP

Increasing Security for Windows Servers

  • Windows Security Overview
  • Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
  • Deploying Updates with Windows Server Update Services

Increasing Security for Network Communication

  • Overview of IPsec
  • Configuring Connection Security Rules
  • Configuring NAP with IPsec Enforcement
  • Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec

Configuring and Troubleshooting Network File and Print Services

  • Configuring and Troubleshooting File Shares
  • Encrypting Network Files with EFS
  • Encrypting Partitions with BitLocker
  • Configuring and Troubleshooting Network Printing

Optimizing Data Access for Branch Offices

  • Branch Office Data Access
  • DFS Overview
  • Overview of DFS Namespaces
  • Configuring DFS Replication
  • Configuring BranchCache

Controlling and Monitoring Network Storage

  • Monitoring Network Storage
  • Controlling Network Storage Utilization
  • Managing File Types on Network Storage

Recovering Network Data and Servers

  • Recovering Network Data with Volume Shadow Copies
  • Recovering Network Data and Servers with Windows Server Backup

Monitoring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Servers

  • Monitoring Tools
  • Using Performance Monitor
  • Monitoring Event Logs
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Training Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Network and Applications Infrastructure – 5 days

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Class overview :

The purpose of this 5-day course is to teach students the basic fundamentals of networking, security, and server administration with Windows Server 2008. It is intended to provide the foundational knowledge needed to prepare for the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) exams and begin building a career in Microsoft technologies.

Class goals :

On completion of this training course, delegates should be able to:

  • Describe fundamental network components and terminology thus enabling you to select an appropriate network component in a particular scenario.
  • Implement a network by selecting network hardware components and technologies and determine the appropriate network hardware and wiring components for a given situation.
  • Describe the protocols and services within the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite of protocols and implement IPv4 within a Windows Server environment.
  • Select appropriate storage technologies and configure storage on Windows Server.
  • Perform a local media-based installation of Windows Server 2008 R2.
  • Describe server roles.
  • Implement and configure an Active Domain Directory Service (AD DS) forest.
  • Describe the concept of defense-in-depth and determine how to implement this approach with Windows Server.
  • Identify the security features in Windows Server that help to provide defense-in-depth.
  • Identify the network-related security features in Windows Server to mitigate security threats to you network.
  • Identify and implement additional software components to enhance your organization’s security.
  • Monitor a server to determine the performance level.
  • Identify the Windows Server tools available to maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server.
  • Create and configure a virtual machine with Hyper-V.

Content of Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Network and Applications Infrastructure

Understanding Network Infrastructure

In this module, students will learn how to describe fundamental network component and terminology thus enabling the student to select an appropriate network component in a particular scenario. Students will also learn to determine the appropriate network infrastructure component for a given scenario.

  • Network Communication Standards
  • Local Area Networking
  • Wide Area Networking
  • Wireless Networking
  • Connecting to the Internet
  • Remote Access
  • Lab : Selecting Network Infrastructure Components

Connecting Network Components

In this module, students will learn to build a network using network hardware components and technologies. The student will also learn to determine the appropriate network hardware and wiring components for a given situation.

  • Understanding the OSI Model
  • Understanding Adapters, Hubs, and Switches
  • Understanding Routing
  • Understanding Media Types
  • Lab : Connecting Network Components

Implementing TCP/IP

In this module, students will describe the protocols and services within the TCP/IP suite of protocols. Students will learn to implement IPv4 within a Windows environment. Students will also learn basic understanding of IPv6 and name resolution.

  • Overview of TCP/IP
  • Understanding IPv4 Addressing
  • Configuring IPv4
  • Understanding IPv6
  • Name Resolution
  • Lab : Implementing TCP/IP

Implementing Storage in Windows Server

This module will introduce students to different storage technologies, discuss how to implement the storage solutions in Windows Server 2008 R2 and will finish with helping you detail a resilient strategy for your storage that will be tolerant in various ways, helping to avoid unplanned downtime and loss of data.

  • Identifying Storage Technologies
  • Managing Disks and Volumes
  • Implementing RAID
  • Lab : Implementing Storage in Windows Server

Installing and Configuring Windows Server

In this module, students will learn to understand the various options available for installing Windows Server and to complete an installation. Students will also launch a local media setup and then perform the post-installation configuration of a server.

  • Installing Windows Server
  • Managing Services
  • Managing Peripherals and Devices
  • Lab : Installing Windows Server

Windows Server Roles

In this module, students will learn to deploy server roles to support a business scenario. Students will also learn to implement appropriate server roles to support a given scenario.

  • Role-Based Deployment
  • Deploying Role-Specific Servers
  • Lab : Implementing Server Roles

Implementing Active Directory Domain Services

In this module, students will learn to implement an AD DS forest. Students will also create and configure an AD DS forest.

  • Introducing AD DS
  • Implementing AD DS
  • Managing Users, Groups, and Computers
  • Implementing Organizational Units
  • Implementing Group Policy
  • Lab : Implementing AD DS

Implementing IT Security Layers

In this module, students will learn the concept of defense-in-depth and how to implement this approach with Windows Server. Students will also learn to implement security best practices to help to secure the network.

  • Overview of Defense-in-Depth
  • Physical Security
  • Internet Security
  • Lab : Implementing IT Security Layers

Implementing Windows Server Security

In this module, students will understand security features in Windows Server to help to provide defense-in-depth. Students will also implement some of the Windows Server security features.

  • Overview of Windows Security
  • Securing Files and Folders
  • Implementing Encryption
  • Lab : Implementing Windows Security

Implementing Network Security

In this module, students will describe the security-related threats to an organization’s network and the technologies available in Windows Server to mitigate these risks. Students will also implement network-related security features in Windows Server.

  • Overview of Network Security
  • Implementing Firewall
  • Network Access Protection
  • Lab : Implementing Network Security

Implementing Security Software

In this module, students will identify and implement additional software components to enhance an organization’s security. Students will also analyze and secure a Windows Server.

  • Client Protection Features
  • E-Mail Protection
  • Server Protection
  • Lab : Implementing Security Software

Monitoring Server Performance

In this module, students will identify a poorly performing server. Students will also monitor a server to determine the performance level.

  • Overview of Server Components
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Lab : Monitoring Server Performance

Maintaining Windows Server

In this module, students will understand the tools available and the methods to employ to maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server. Students will also learn how to maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server systems.

  • Troubleshooting Windows Server Startup
  • Server Availability and Data Recovery
  • Applying Updates to Windows Server
  • Troubleshooting Windows Server
  • Lab : Maintaining Windows Server

Implementing Virtualization

In this module, students will understand the virtualization technologies provided by Microsoft. Students will also create and configure a virtual machine with Hyper-V.

  • Overview of Virtualization Technologies
  • Implementing Hyper-V Role
  • Lab : Implementing Virtualization
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Training Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers – 5 days

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Class overview :

This five-day instructor-led course combines five days worth of instructor-led training content from the Network Infrastructure Technology Specialist, Active Directory Technology Specialist, and IT Professional Server Administrator courses of Windows Server 2008 to provide students with the knowledge and skills that are required to manage accounts and resources, maintain server resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 environment.

Class goals :

On completion of this training course, delegates should be able to:

  • Describe the different administrative tools and tasks in Windows Server 2008
  • Configure AD DS user and computer accounts
  • Create Groups and Organizational Units
  • Manage access to shared resources in an AD DS environment
  • Configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts
  • Create and configure Group Policy Objects
  • Configure user and computer environments by using Group Policy
  • Implement security by using Group Policy
  • Configure and analyze server security and security update compliance
  • Configure and manage storage technologies included with Windows Server 2008
  • Configure and manage Distributed File System
  • Configure Network Access Protection
  • Configure availability of network resources
  • Monitor and Maintain servers running Windows Server 2008
  • Manage a Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore

Content of Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers

Introduction to Administrative Tasks in Windows Server 2008 Environment

  • Server Roles
  • Overview of Active Directory
  • Using Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools
  • Using Remote Desktop for Administration
  • Lab: Administering Windows Server 2008 (Configuring Remote Desktop for Administration)

Creating Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer Objects

  • Managing User Accounts
  • Creating Computer Accounts
  • Automating AD DS Object Management
  • Using Queries to Locate Objects in AD DS
  • Lab: Creating AD DS User and Computer Accounts (Creating and Configuring User Accounts; Creating and Configuring Computer Accounts; Automating the Management of AD DS Objects)

Creating Groups and Organizational Units

  • Introduction to Groups
  • Managing Groups
  • Creating Organizational Units
  • Lab: Creating an OU Infrastructure (Creating AD DS Groups; Planning an OU Hierarchy (Discussion); Creating an OU Hierarchy)

Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain Services

  • Managing Access Overview
  • Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
  • Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
  • Determining Effective Permission
  • Lab: Managing Access to Resources (Planning a Shared Folder Implementation (Discussion); Implementing a Shared Folder Implementation; Evaluating the Shared Folder Implementation)

Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts

  • Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
  • Configuring AD DS Trusts
  • Lab : Configuring Active Directory Delegation and Trusts (Delegating Control of AD DS Objects; Configuring AD DS Trusts)

Creating and Configuring Group Policy

  • Overview of Group Policy
  • Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
  • Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects
  • Managing Group Policy Objects
  • Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy
  • Lab: Creating and Configuring GPOs (Creating Group Policy Objects; Managing the Scope of GPO Application; Verifying GPO Application; Managing GPOs; Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs)

Configuring User Environments Using Group Policy

  • Configuring Group Policy Settings
  • Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using
  • Group Policy
  • Configuring Administrative Templates
  • Configuring Group Policy Preferences
  • Deploying Software Using Group Policy
  • Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Application
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings
  • Lab: Configuring User Environments Using Group Policy (Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection; Configuring Administrative Templates; Configuring Preferences; Verifying GPO Application)

Implementing Security Using Group Policy

  • Configuring Security Policies
  • Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
  • Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software
  • Managing Security Using Security Templates
  • Lab: Implementing Security Using Group Policies (Configuring Domain Security Settings; Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies; Configuring Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies; Configuring Security Templates; Verifying the Security Configuration)

Configuring Server Security Compliance

  • Securing a Windows Infrastructure
  • Configuring an Audit Policy
  • Overview of Windows Server Update Services
  • Managing WSUS
  • Planning for Security Update Management
  • Lab: Configuring Server Security Compliance (Configuring Windows Software Update Services)

Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies

  • Windows Server 2008 Storage Management Overview
  • Managing Storage Using File Server Resource Manager
  • Configuring Quota Management
  • Implementing File Screening
  • Managing Storage Reports
  • Troubleshooting Storage Issues
  • Lab: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies (Installing the FSRM Role Service; Configuring Storage Quotas; Configuring File Screening; Generating Storage Reports)

Configuring and Managing Distributed File System

  • DFS Overview
  • Configuring DFS Namespaces
  • Configuring DFS Replication
  • Lab: Configuring DFS (Installing the Distributed File System Role Service; Creating a DFS Namespace; Configuring Folder Targets and Folder Replication; Viewing Diagnostic Reports for Replicated Folders)

Configuring Network Access Protection

  • Overview of Network Access Protection
  • How NAP Works
  • Configuring NAP
  • Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
  • Lab: Configuring NAP for DHCP and VPN (Configuring NAP for DHCP Clients; Configuring NAP for VPN Clients)

Configuring Availability of Network Resources

  • Configuring Shadow Copies
  • Providing Server and Service Availability
  • Lab: Configuring Availability of Network Resources (Configuring Shadow Copying; Configuring and Testing Network Load Balancing)

Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers

  • Planning Monitoring Tasks
  • Calculating a Server Baseline
  • Measuring Performance Objects
  • Analyzing key performance counters
  • Selecting Appropriate Monitoring Tools
  • Planning Notification Methods
  • Overview of Windows Server 2008 Maintenance Tasks
  • Automating Windows Server 2008 Maintenance
  • Lab: Identifying Windows Server 2008 Monitoring Requirements (Evaluating Performance Metrics; Monitoring Performance Metrics; Configuring Data Collector Sets; Evaluating Trends; Monitoring Extension Exercise; Automating Maintenance Tasks)

Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore

  • Planning Backups with Windows Server 2008
  • Planning Backup Policy on Windows Server 2008
  • Planning a Server Restore Policy
  • Planning an EFS Restore Policy
  • Verifying Restored Data
  • Lab: Planning Windows Server 2008 Restore (Evaluating Backup Data; Planning a Restore; Investigating a Failed Restore; Restoring System State Data)
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Training Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services – 2 days

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Class overview :

This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot a Terminal Services (TS) environment. The course focuses on configuring of TS core functionality, licensing, Gateway, and Web Access.

Class goals :

On completion of this training course, delegates should be able to:

  • Install and configure the TS role
  • Configure TS settings
  • Identify the appropriate licensing scope and configure forest, domain, and workgroup licensing
  • Identify when to use the per-user and per-device licensing modes
  • Install the TS Licensing Role
  • Configure TS licensing for per-user and device licenses
  • Manage the licensing lifecycle
  • Configure TS connection properties using TS console and Group Policy
  • Troubleshoot TS connection properties for a single user and multiple users
  • Identify the considerations for the types of applications that can be installed in a TS environment
  • Install applications on TS
  • Configure TS Web Access to make TS RemoteApp programs available through a Web site
  • Configure TS Easy Print
  • Install and configure TS Web Access role service
  • Configure a TS session broker for a load-balanced TS farm
  • Configure TS Gateway properties
  • Monitor active connections using TS Gateway console
  • Troubleshoot a TS Gateway connectivity issue
  • Manage TS connections to ensure availability of the TS
  • Resolve client connectivity issues by verifying end-user configuration using Remote Desktop Connection (RDC)
  • Monitor TS connections to determine when to force client disconnect
  • Identify monitoring methods for TS services role
  • Configure resource allocation policies using WSRM based on the environment
  • Monitor WSRM performance using the WSRM Monitoring TS tool

Content of Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services

Configuring Terminal Services Core Functionality

This module explains how to install TS and configure core functionality.

  • Configuring TS Role
  • Configuring TS Settings

Configuring and Managing Terminal Services Licensing

This module explains how to configure and manage TS Licensing.

  • Configuring TS Licensing
  • Managing TS Licenses

Configuring and Troubleshooting Terminal Services Connections

This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot connection properties using TS.

  • Configuring TS Connection Properties
  • Configuring TS Properties Using Group Policy
  • Troubleshooting TS

Configuring Terminal Services Resources

This module explains how to configure TS Easy Print and TS RemoteApp.

  • Installing Applications
  • Configuring Remote Applications
  • Configuring Printers

Configuring Terminal Services Web Access

This module explains how to configure TS Web Access.

  • Installing the TS Web Access Role Service

Configuring Session Broker

This module explains how to configure TS Session Broker.

  • Configuring a TS Session Broker for a Load-Balanced Farm

Configuring and Troubleshooting Terminal Services Gateway

This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot TS Gateway.

  • Configuring TS Gateway
  • Troubleshooting TS Gateway Connectivity Issues

Managing and Monitoring Terminal Services

This module explains how to manage and monitor TS connections post installation and configuration. The students will also be introduced to configuring WSRM for TS.

  • Managing Current TS Connections
  • Monitoring TS Connections
  • Configuring WSRM for TS
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Training Deploying Windows Server 2008 – 3 days

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Class overview :

This 3-day, instructor-led course provides students with an understanding of migrating and deploying Windows Server 2008, including installation, configuration, and upgrading. Special emphasis is given to upgrading common server configurations and using the Windows Server Deployment Solution Accelerator.

Class goals :

On completion of this training course, delegates should be able to:

  • Install Windows Server 2008
  • Perform initial configuration tasks for Windows Server 2008
  • Conduct an unattended install of Windows Server 2008
  • Configure Windows Server Core 2008
  • Use Windows Deployment Services to deploy Windows Server 2008
  • Utilize Windows Server Deployment
  • Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 from Windows Server 2003
  • Upgrade Active Directory to Windows Server 2008
  • Upgrade Windows Server 2003 File and Print servers to Windows Server 2008
  • Upgrade Windows Server 2003 Application and Web servers to Windows Server 2008
  • Upgrade Windows Server 2003 Branch Office servers to Windows Server 2008
  • Implement a Volume Licensing Strategy using KMS and MAK

Content of Deploying Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2008 Installation & Configuration

This module focuses on installation options and requirements for Windows Server 2008, including deploying Windows Server Core. This module also covers using KMS and MAK to implement a volume license strategy.

  • Improvements in setup from Windows 2003 to Windows Server 2008 and Windows 2008 installation requirements
  • Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation
  • Implement a volume license strategy using KMS and MAK
  • Lab 1: Install Windows Server 2008

Windows Server Core 2008 Configuration

This module focuses on Windows Server Core 2008 configuration. Basic server configuration including setting the Administrator password and server TCP/IP configuration are covered in this module.

  • Basic Server Core command-line configuration tasks
  • Configuring the roles available on Server Core
  • Lab 1: Configure Windows Server Core 2008

Windows Server 2008 Unattended Installation

This module describes using Unattend files to install Windows Server 2008. This module also covers creating a network deployment infrastructure for unattended installation, and unattended domain controller installation.

  • Unattended 2008 Install
  • Unattended deployment infrastructure
  • Unattended domain controller installation
  • Lab 1: Deploying Windows Server 2008 Using an Unattend File
  • Lab 2: Install Active Directory on Server Core Using an Unattend file
  • Lab 3: Deploy an RODC in a Branch Office Using an Unatted File

Using Windows Deployment Services

This module focuses on using the new WIM image format and Widows Deployment Services to create and deploy custom system images.

  • Working with the WIM format
  • Windows Deployment Services
  • Lab 1: Working with Windows Deployment Services

Windows Server Deployment (WSD) Solution Accelerator

This module introduces the WSD Solution Accelerator as a tool for low-touch operating system deployment. This module also covers creating custom system images for common server configurations.

  • Introduction to WSD Solution Accelerator
  • Creating Custom Windows Server 2008 builds
  • Guidance for Zero-Touch deployment using WSD
  • Lab 1: Working with WSD

Upgrading and Migrating Active Directory

This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating active directory from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also covers upgrading specific Active Directory-related services including DNS, Certificate Services, IPSec configuration, and group policy objects (GPO). This module provides best-practices for Active Directory upgrades.

  • Windows Server 2008 upgrade overview
  • Upgrading Windows Server 2003 domain controllers to Windows Server 2008 Domain Controllers
  • Active Directory upgrade best practices
  • Lab 1: Upgrading Windows Server 2003 Domain Controllers to Windows Server 2008 Domain Controllers
  • Lab 2: Using WSD to deploy an RODC to a branch office

Upgrading File and Print Servers

This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating file and print servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also covers upgrading specific file and print-related services including DFS-R, scheduled backup jobs, and clustered servers. This module provides best-practices for file and print server upgrades.

  • Upgrading file and print servers
  • Best practices for upgrading a Windows Server 2003 file and print server to Windows Server 2008
  • Lab 1: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 File and Print Server to Windows Server 2008
  • Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 File and Print Server to Windows Server 2008

Upgrading Application and Web Servers

This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating application and Web servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also covers upgrading specific application and Web-related services including WebDAV, .NET frameworks and applications, Terminal Server, Windows SharePoint Services, application migration and migration for Server Core. This module provides best-practices for application and Web server upgrades.

  • Upgrading application and Web servers
  • Best practices for upgrading a Windows Server 2003 application and Web server to Windows Server 2008
  • Lab 1: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 Web Server to Windows Server 2008 and IIS 7.0
  • Lab 2: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server to Windows Server 2008

Upgrading Branch Office Servers

This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating branch office servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also covers implementing common branch office roles including RODC and BitLocker. This module provides best-practices for branch office server upgrades.

  • Migrating or upgrading a Windows Server 2003 branch office server to Windows Server 2008
  • Low-touch branch office server deployment
  • Lab 1: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 Branch Office Server to Windows Server 2008

Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines

This module provides guidance for migrating existing workloads to a virtual machine environment using either Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 or the Windows Server virtualization role of Windows Server 2008.

  • Microsoft Server Virtualization
  • Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines
  • Lab 1: Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Server Using VSMT
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Training Updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 – 5 days

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Class overview :

This instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to work with Network Infrastructure and Active Directory technologies in Windows Server 2008. This course is intended for individuals who already have experience with Network Infrastructure and Active Directory technologies in Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003 to upgrade their skills to Windows Server 2008.

Class goals :

On completion of this training course, delegates should be able to:

  • Install and configure Windows Server 2008
  • Add and configure Windows Server Core roles
  • Explain the new backup infrastructure, including Volume Shadow Copy Service
  • Identify new and improved networking features with Windows Server 2008
  • Configure Hyper-V virtual machines
  • Identify considerations when upgrading from a Windows Server 2003 to a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory infrastructure
  • Install and configure Active Directory Federation Services, Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services, and Active Directory Rights Management Services
  • Use Read-Only Domain Controllers
  • Identify new features in AD DS auditing
  • Implement AD DS auditing
  • Configure Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering
  • Configure Windows Server 2008 Network Load Balancing

Content of Updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2008

  • Server Manager Roles
  • Windows Server 2008 Features
  • Active Directory Improvements

Configuring Windows Server 2008

  • Introducing Windows Deployment Services
  • WDS Components

Windows Deployment Services

  • Server Core Introduction
  • Configuring and Managing Server Core

Windows Backup

  • Backup Infrastructure
  • Optical Media
  • Restore Utilities

Windows Server 2008 Updates to Networking

  • Networking with Windows Server 2008
  • New Networking Features
  • DNS with Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring Routing
  • Configuring Wireless Settings in Server 2008

Network Policies and Access Protection

  • Network Policies Access Protection
  • Enforcement Options
  • Network Access Protection Scenarios
  • Routing and Remote Access

Active Directory Domain Services

  • What’s New in AD DS
  • Manageability and Reliability

Hyper-V

  • Introducing Hyper-V
  • Configuring Hyper-V

Planning for Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Services

  • Planning for AD DS Deployment
  • Upgrade Considerations

Identity and Access Services in Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

  • Active Directory Federation Services
  • Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
  • Active Directory Rights Management Services

Read-Only Domain Controllers

  • Read-Only Domain Controllers
  • Read-Only Domain Controller Operation

Auditing Active Directory Domain Services Changes

  • What’s New in AD DS Auditing
  • Implementing AD DS Change Auditing

High Availability Features

  • Failover Clustering
  • Network Load Balancing

Performance Monitoring and Optimization

  • Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor
  • Microsoft Windows System Resource Manager
  • Monitoring Events

Software Maintenance Using Windows Server Update Services

  • Introduction to Windows Server Update Services
  • Installing and Configuring Windows Server Update Services
  • Managing Windows Server Update Services
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Training Updating your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 – 3 days

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Class overview :

This 3 day instructor-led course provides students with an understanding of Active Directory technology in Windows Server 2008 (code name ‘Longhorn’). This course is intended to allow individuals who already have experience with Applications Platform technologies to upgrade their skills for Windows Server 2008.

Class goals :

On completion of this training course, delegates should be able to:

  • Configure and use Windows Server as an application server with new Server Roles
  • Use new features in IIS 7.0 Application Server, including the new modular configuration system
  • Manage Web Applications with IIS 7.0
  • Troubleshoot IIS 7.0-based Web servers with automatic failed request tracing and other included features and tools
  • Plan for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 implementation in a variety of network environments
  • Configure and manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 from initial setup through troubleshooting and day-to-day operation
  • Use new features in Terminal Services and describe Terminal Services Licensing
  • Use and manage Terminal Services remote programs and gateways, including troubleshooting and performance optimization

Content of Updating your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

Server Roles and Initial Configuration Tasks

This module introduces Application Server Roles, describing Application Server features in Windows Server and demonstrating initial configuration and Unix interoperability.

Overview of IIS 7.0 Application Server

This module introduces IIS 7.0 modular architecture, in which more than 40 features can be independently installed. It also demonstrates new scripting interface features and distributed configuration files.

Managing Web Applications with IIS 7.0

This module covers several aspects of server management in IIS 7.0. IIS can be configured using the IIS Manager graphical user interface or using several configuration files. It also explores the appcmd.exe command line utility as it is used for server administration.

Troubleshooting Web Servers

This module describes and demonstrates IIS 7.0 features for troubleshooting, including Runtime Control and Status API, Automatic Failed Request Tracing, and Trace Events.

Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform

This module describes and demonstrates Windows SharePoint Service 3.0, including planning for implementation and performing a new installation.

Configuring and Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

This module describes and demonstrates how to configure and manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, including creating and configuring sites and managing sites and servers.

Configuring Terminal Services

Terminal Services has been updated with Windows Server 2008, including changes to Terminal Services core. This module covers the new Terminal Services core functionality as well as Terminal Services Web Access and Terminal Services Licensing.

Managing Terminal Services

With Windows Server 2008 Remote Programs are accessed remotely through Terminal Services. Terminal Services Gateway can be used to help secure access to Remote Programs. This module describes and demonstrates using Terminal Services management consoles and Event Viewer as well as using Terminal Services with Windows System Resource Manager to optimize performance.

Updating your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008
Training Updating your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

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  • Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
  • 100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
  • Offer request : Response within 24 hours
  • 50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
  • Free parking, lunch & drinks
  • Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …
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Training Updating Your Windows Server 2008 Technology Specialist Skills to R2 – 3 days

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Class overview :

This three-day instructor-led course teaches IT Professionals experienced with Windows Server 2008 Technology Specialist skills the new features of Windows Server 2008 R2. The course facilitates accelerated learning of Windows Server 2008 R2 features and features enabled in Windows Server 2008 R2 for Windows 7.

Class goals :

On completion of this training course, delegates will be able to:

  • Deploy and manage Windows Server 2008 R2.
  • Configure Active Directory in Windows Server 2008 R2.
  • Configure server virtualization by using Hyper-V.
  • Configure Remote Desktop Services and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008 R2.
  • Deploy and configure Remote Access Services.
  • Configure Windows Server 2008 R2 features for branch offices.
  • Configure and manage Windows Server 2008 R2 Web services.
  • Manage Windows Server 2008 R2 with Windows PowerShell 2.0.

Content of Updating Your Windows Server 2008 Technology Specialist Skills to R2

Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2008 R2

  • Installing Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Configuring Windows Deployment Services
  • Migrating Server Roles, Features, and Settings to Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Managing Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Lab : Deploying Windows Server 2008 R2 (Configuring and Testing Virtual Hard Disk with Native Boot; Configuring New Features in Windows Deployment Services; Migrating Server Roles)
  • Lab : Managing Windows Server 2008 R2 (Using Server Manager for Remote Administration; Removing Anonymous Access to Confidential Files Automatically; Dealing with Stale Data; Using Features in Windows Server Backup)

Configuring Active Directory in Windows Server 2008 R2

  • Configuring Active Directory Domain Services Features
  • Configuring Group Policy in Active Directory Domain Services
  • Features of Other Active Directory Server Roles
  • Lab : Configuring Active Directory Domain Services Features (Installing and Configuring the Active Directory Administration Center; Configuring and Testing the Active Directory Recycle Bin; Configuring Offline Domain Join)
  • Lab : Configuring Group Policy in Active Directory Domain Services (Using Starter GPO; Using Group Policy Preferences; Implementing Application Control Policies)

Configuring Server Virtualization by Using Hyper-V

  • Configuring the Features of Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
  • Configuring Live Migration in Hyper-V
  • System Center Virtual Machine Manager R2
  • Lab : Configuring Server Virtualization by Using Hyper-V (Installing and Configuring Failover Clustering; Configuring Cluster Shared Volumes; Setting Up a Virtual Machine for Live Migration)

Configuring Remote Desktop Services and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008 R2

  • Configuring Remote Desktop Services
  • Configuring Remote Desktop Gateway
  • Configuring Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
  • Lab : Configuring Remote Desktop Services and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008 R2 (Publishing Applications Using RemoteApp and Remote Desktop Connection Broker; Publishing Applications for External Users Using Remote Desktop Gateway; Configuring Virtual Desktop Pool)

Deploying and Configuring Remote Access Services

  • Overview of DirectAccess
  • Deploying DirectAccess
  • Configuring VPN Reconnect
  • Lab : Deploying and Configuring Remote Access Services (Reviewing Existing Infrastructure Configuration; Completing Configuration of Infrastructure Services for DirectAccess; Completing Configuration of the DirectAccess Server and Verify ISATAP-based connectivity; Implementing VPN Reconnect)

Configuring Windows Server 2008 R2 Features for Branch Offices

  • Features for Optimizing Branch Office Network Access
  • Configuring BranchCache
  • Configuring Branch Office Security Features
  • Lab : Configuring Windows Server 2008 R2 Features for Branch Offices (Configuring BranchCache in Distributed Cache Mode; Configuring BranchCache in Hosted Cache Mode; Configuring Read Only DFS Replica

Configuring and Managing Windows Server 2008 R2 Web Services

  • Configuring and Managing IIS
  • Configuring FTP
  • Lab : Configuring and Managing Windows Server 2008 R2 Web Services (Creating and Configuring a Web Site on Windows Server 2008 R2; Managing ASP.NET on Server Core; Configuring FTP Virtual Host Names and Deploying FTP over SSL)

Managing Windows Server 2008 R2 with Windows PowerShell 2.0

  • Using Windows PowerShell
  • Managing AD DS with Windows PowerShell
  • Managing Server Roles with Windows PowerShell
  • Lab : Managing Windows Server 2008 R2 with Windows PowerShell 2.0 (Using Windows PowerShell; Working with Active Directory by Using the Active Directory PowerShell Module; Managing IIS by Using Windows PowerShell; Configuring Server Manager Server Roles and Features by Using Windows PowerShell)
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Training Updating Your Windows Server 2008 Technology Specialist Skills to R2

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  • Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
  • 100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
  • Offer request : Response within 24 hours
  • 50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
  • Free parking, lunch & drinks
  • Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …
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Training Planning and Implementing Windows Server 2008 – 5 days

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Class overview :

This five day course is intended for IT Professionals who are interested in the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement a Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environment. It incorporates both the planning of the server infrastructure andkey aspects of the implementation, management and maintenance of Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.

Class goals :

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Plan Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Sp1 deployments and upgrades
  • Plan server management and delegated administration strategies
  • Plan for network addressing with IPv4 and IPv6 and also the provisioning of DNS services
  • Plan and provision Active Directory Domain Services
  • Plan and implement Group Policy strategy
  • Plan and implement Active Directory Certificate Services
  • Plan and provision Application servers including Web services, presentation virtualization and application virtualization
  • Plan and implement file and print server roles
  • Plan and implement secure network access policies such as VPNs, Network Access Protection (NAP) and Direct Access
  • Plan and provision data and storage
  • Plan and implementan update management strategy using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
  • Plan and implement high availability
  • Plan for server performance and event monitoring
  • Plan and implement a backup and recovery strategy

Content of Planning and Implementing Windows Server 2008

Planning Server Deployment and Upgrade

This module explains how to plan Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 deployments and upgrades.

  • Developing a Deployment Strategy
  • Virtualization Considerations
  • Selecting an Automation Strategy
  • Implementing an Automation Strategy
  • Lab: Planning and Implementing Server Deployment
  • Planning a Windows Server 2008 R2 Deployment
  • Modifying a Windows Server 2008 R2 Image
  • Preparing to Deploy the Windows Server 2008 R2 Image

Planning Server Management and Delegated Administration

This module explains how to plan for server management and delegated administration on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environments

  • Server Management Tools
  • Decentralizing Systems Administration
  • Lab: Implementing Role Based Systems Administration
  • Create an administrative-level role group
  • Creating an account management group
  • Enable and configure auditing for sensitive groups

Planning Network Addressing and Name Resolution

This module explains how to plan for IPv4 and IPv6 addressing in your network and to plan and implement DNS and DHCP in a Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environment

  • Provisioning IPv4 Addresses on Enterprise Networks
  • Provisioning IPv6 Addresses on Enterprise Networks
  • Transitioning to IPv6
  • Provisioning DNS Services on Enterprise Networks
  • Lab: Planning and Implementing DHCP and DNS
  • Planning the Deployment of DHCP and DNS Servers
  • Implementing DNS
  • Implementing DHCP

Planning and Provisioning Active Directory Domain Services

This module explains how to plan and provision Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environments.

  • Deploying Domain Controllers in Multi-Site Organizations
  • Planning Administrative and Management Structures for AD DS
  • Planning a Maintenance Strategy for AD DS
  • Planning a Backup and Restore Strategy for AD DS
  • Lab: Planning and Provisioning AD DS
  • Planning an Active Directory Structure
  • Planning an AD DS Maintenance Strategy
  • AD DS Backup and Recovery

Planning Group Policy Strategy

This module explains how to plan and implement Group Policy strategy n Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environments

  • Planning Group Policy Settings
  • Planning Group Policy Assignment
  • Planning the Management of Group Policy Objects
  • Planning and Implementing Group Policy
  • Planning Group Policy
  • Implementing the Proposed GPO Plan

Planning Active Directory Certificate Services

This module explains how to plan Active Directory Certificate Services in Windows Server 2008 and Window Server 2008 R2 environments.

  • Enterprise PKI Deployment and Administration
  • Managing Certificate Templates
  • Planning Certificate Enrollment and Revocation
  • Lab: Configuring Certificate Services
  • Certificate Services Deployment Planning
  • Standalone Root and Subordinate CA
  • Configure Key Archiving and Recovery

Planning and Provisioning Application Servers

This module explains how to plan and provision application servers in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environments.Lessons

  • Planning and Provisioning Web Services
  • Planning and Provisioning Presentation Virtualization
  • Planning and Provisioning Application Virtualization
  • Lab : Planning and Provisioning Application Servers
  • Planning Application Deployment
  • Configuring Remote Desktop Policies
  • Configuring Recovery for Application Servers
  • Configuring WSRM Policies

Planning File and Print Services

This module explains how to plan and implement File and Print services in your Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environment

  • Provisioning File Services
  • Provisioning and Managing Storage
  • Provisioning and Managing Network Print Services
  • Migrating File and Print Services
  • Lab: Planning and Implementing File and Print Services
  • Planning File Services
  • Implementing File Services in the Branch Office
  • Implementing Print Services in the Branch Office

Planning Network Access

This module explains how to plan and implement your network infrastructure components in your Windows Server 2008 and Windows server 2008 R2 environment.

  • Planning Network Security
  • Planning Virtual Private Networks
  • Planning Network Access Protection
  • Planning DirectAccess
  • Planning Network Access
  • Implementing Network Access

Provisioning Data and Storage

This module explains how to provision data and storage in your Windows Server 2008 and Windows server 2008 R2 environment.

  • Planning and Implementing Distributed File System
  • Planning and Implementing BranchCache
  • Provisioning Storage
  • Lab : Planning and Implementing Data Access
  • Planning Data Access
  • Installing and Configuring DFS
  • Enabling and Configuring BranchCache

Planning Update Deployment

This module explains how to plan and implement a Windows Server Update Service topology and how to deploy and manage updates in your Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environment.

  • WSUS Topologies
  • Update Management
  • Lab : Multi-Site WSUS Deployment
  • Analyze WSUS Deployment Plan
  • Configure a Replica WSUS Server
  • Configure WSUS for BranchCache and BITS

Planning High Availability

This module explains how to plan and implement High Availability in your Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environment.

  • Planning Network Load Balancing
  • Planning Failover Clustering
  • Planning for Service Availability
  • Lab: Planning and Implementing High Availability
  • Planning High Availability
  • Implementing High Availability

Planning Performance and Event Monitoring

This module explains how to plan for performance and event monitoring in your Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environment.

  • Monitoring and Analyzing Server Performance
  • Managing Events
  • Lab: Event Log Forwarding
  • Planning Enterprise Event Log Management
  • Configuring Event Subscriptions
  • Creating Custom Views
  • Creating Event Tasks

Enterprise Backup and Recovery

This module explains how to plan for back ups and disaster recovery in your Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environmentLessons

  • Disaster Recovery Concepts
  • Planning Windows Server Backup
  • Planning and Administering Recovery
  • Lab: Backup and restore from VHD
  • Creating aDisaster Recovery Plan
  • Configure network backup with Windows Server Backup
  • Mount Backup VHD and Extract Data
  • Configure a Windows Server 2008 server to boot from backup VHD
Planning and Implementing Windows Server 2008
Training Planning and Implementing Windows Server 2008

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  • Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
  • 100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
  • Offer request : Response within 24 hours
  • 50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
  • Free parking, lunch & drinks
  • Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …